ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

History of nudity

Well kiddo, you know how we wear clothes every day to cover our bodies? Well, a long time ago, people didn't really wear clothes like we do now. In fact, many ancient cultures like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans believed that showing off their bodies was a good thing.

They would often have public events like games or plays where people would perform or compete without any clothes on. This was called nudity. While it might seem weird to us now, it was a normal part of life for them.

As time went on, different cultures started to have different beliefs about nudity. Some thought it was still good to show off their bodies, while others thought it was wrong and that people should always be covered.

In the Middle Ages, nudity became something that people were ashamed of. They believed that showing their bodies was sinful and immoral. Even bathing was something that people didn't do very often because they thought it was inappropriate.

But eventually, things started to change. In the 20th century, people started to see nudity in a different light. They started to believe that the human body was something beautiful and that it was okay to appreciate it.

Nowadays, people have different beliefs and attitudes about nudity depending on where they are from, what religion they follow, or even just their personal preferences. Some people like to be covered up all the time, while others prefer to wear as little as possible.

So that's the history of nudity in a nutshell, kiddo. People used to show off their bodies a lot more, then they started to feel ashamed of it, and now it's something that people have different opinions about.